Advisory Intern Review
by EY
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.1
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The Company
4.1
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The Culture
2.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Good social life and camaraderie, the work was interesting and provided a steep enough learning curve
To the extent where I was kept on for two extra weeks to help finish off the project, good-bye card, leaving party, the lot.
In this industry you need to be able to find things out for yourself, no one wants to have to micro-manage you. However saying that support and guidance was there if necessary.
First 2 weeks started off slow, then the work piled up and was very busy. It was my whole project though, so it wasn't just me, which made it less overwhelming.
Had to earn responsibility, started off with very menial tasks such as photocopying. Then as time passed I was responsible for key sections of the deliverable. If you're willing to take it on and you produce good work people are happy to give you responsibility.
The technical skills may not be useful, however the interpersonal and general consulting skills will be
The Company
Although it is a professional services firm, the atmosphere is jovial. People seemed genuinely happy there and people were willing to offer all sorts of career/personal advice.
Although you were assigned to a project, sometimes the work doesn't get delegated and it's up to you to network and keep yourself busy.
One week induction, lots of training and informative talks.
Subsidised Canteen
Have been offered a job in the department I interned in.
The Culture
If you wanted to, you could have gone out with the interns each night. Although I ended up staying later than most and didn't get a chance to partake to the same extent as others.
Central London
Again, if you're willing to pay London prices, the world is your oyster.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Management Consulting
London
October 2013
